In 2025, not a single top-grossing film featured a woman of color aged 45+ in a leading or co-leading role.
Lead roles for girls and women in the top 100 grossing films of 2025 fell to 39% , a seven-year low from 55% in 2024. milf witches
Women directed only 13% of the top 250 films in 2025, a decrease from previous years, leading to fewer roles for mature women overall since female-led productions typically employ more women across all levels. In 2025, not a single top-grossing film featured
The representation of mature women (aged 50+) in entertainment and cinema as of April 2026 presents a sharp contrast between for individual icons and a systemic decline in overall industry opportunity . Recent Industry Trends & Regression (2025–2026) The representation of mature women (aged 50+) in
Women over 40 are twice as likely as men in the same age bracket to have storylines centered on physical aging rather than professional or personal growth.
While 2024 saw historic highs in female representation, 2025 and 2026 data indicates a "significant drop" in progress.